🌱 Series Of Shootings + Deadly Crash At Gas Station + Lotto Winner

Happy Friday, people of Philadelphia! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 68 Low: 54.

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Here are the top stories today in Philadelphia:

1. A series of shootings yesterday afternoon resulted in one death and eight injuries. The shootings were not related. No arrests have been made as of this time. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. (WPVI-TV)
2. A tragic car crash in Somerville split the vehicle in half early yesterday morning. Local residents say that speeding is a serious problem at this intersection. Click the link to read more and see the security footage of the moment of impact. (CBS Philly)
3. Feeling lucky? A Pennsylvania Lottery scratcher earned a Philly resident $1 million. Josie's Cigarette Outlet, a convenience store on South 15th Street, will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. (Daily Voice)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Veteran's Meditation and Yoga Online (10:30 AM)
• Good Friday Service at St. Thomas (12:00 PM)
• Amos Lee at The Met (7:30 PM)
• Dan Wilkins & His Quartet at Chris' Jazz Cafe (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Philadelphia Museum of Art is celebrating the birthday of Philadelphia artist Howardena Pindell. See an impressive example of Pindell's work at the link. (Instagram)
• Free Library of Philadelphia will be closed today in observance of Good Friday. Online services remain available. (Facebook)
• Philadelphia Parks & Recreation invites you to visit the multicultural marketplace in LOVE Park. The event will feature crafts, foods, and art from local businesses. The event begins next Friday, Apr. 22. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.